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The Panasonic VariCam 35 will be getting a little brother soon, the Varicam LT. The LT VariCam model packs many of the same specs and features as the VariCam 35, but at half the price and in a body half it’s size.

Panasonic has said that the Varicam LT is “the ideal camera for handheld, SteadiCam, job, crane, drone, gimbal, and overall cinema vérité work” and that the camera is “tailor-made for owner/operators, independent filmmakers, documentary makersand corporate production creators.”

Panasonic VariCam LT Specs:

Same sensor as the VariCam 35

Removable Canon EF or PL Mount

14+ Stops of Dynamic Range

4K 10bit (AVC Intra) up to 30fps (422) / up to 60fps (LT)

2K 12bit up to 30fps (444) / up to 60fps (LT)

2K crop up to 240fps

Dual Native ISO: 800 / ISO 5000

P2 card media / SD slot for proxies

Weight: 6 lbs

Timecode Genlock

Integrated ND filters (CLEAR, 0.6, 1.2, 1.8)

3 simultaneous SDI outputs (including EVF)

The Panasonic VariCam LT will cosy $18,000 for the camera body, or $24,000 for the camera and a AU-VCVF10G Viewfinder. Cameras are anticipated to start shipping next month, March 2016.